Gut Friendly Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Few drinks hit as refreshingly as a tall glass of iced black tea, and this version keeps things beautifully clean and simple. Brewed from just water and black tea bags, it's naturally free from added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and anything that might irritate a sensitive gut. The key to getting it right is in the steep — pulling the bags at that four-to-five minute mark gives you a deep, amber brew that's bold without turning bitter. Pouring the hot tea over ice and then chilling it locks in a smooth, mellow flavor that store-bought bottled teas rarely deliver. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint at serving adds a bright, aromatic finish without complicating the ingredient list. It's the kind of drink you can sip all day knowing exactly what's in your glass.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lemon wedges (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the 4 tea bags, and steep for 4–5 minutes, until the tea is deep amber and full-flavored. Do not over-steep or the tea will turn bitter.
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